Education

Got Children Who Would Love a Santa Shoebox? This is How to Become a Beneficiary

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 4, 2024April 3, 2024 1,160 0

Registration for Santa Shoebox Beneficiaries has opened so if you know of a creche, school or child welfare organisation in need, now is their chance!   South Africa (04 April…

South African Young Scientists Shine at International Science Fairs

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyApril 3, 2024April 3, 2024 6,912 0

Six South African scientists have made us so proud thanks to their victories at international science fairs!   Global (03 April 2024) — Six South African young scientists who presented…

30 Primary Schoolers Thoroughly Enjoy Outing to the Aquarium

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyApril 3, 2024April 3, 2024 620 0

30 Children from Floreat Primary School in Steenberg got the chance to visit the Two Oceans Aquarium and learn more about saving our oceans.   Cape Town, South Africa (03…

Animal Hospital Successfully Perform First Time Procedure on Struggling Rabbit

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 3, 2024April 2, 2024 685 0

A rabbit in a medical pickle and a lot of pain is living his hoppily-ever-after thanks to an animal hospital’s caring team! But, this rabbit’s tale is also a cautionary…

Tears of Hope as 31 People Receive Natasha Joubert’s Bursary Gifts!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 2, 2024October 28, 2024 888 0

A recent rollout of bursary gifts led by Miss South Africa Natasha Joubert is changing lives as young people who cannot afford higher education get the chance to change their…

Jeppe Boys Collected 512kgs of Tops and Tags for Charity

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 2, 2024April 1, 2024 1,333 0

Jeppe Boys’ High School have been collecting bottle tops for most of 2023 and managed to gather 512kgs which will go towards a wheelchair for charity.   Johannesburg, South Africa…

Bioengineering Star Talks About Women Paving the Way in Science

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyMarch 31, 2024April 1, 2024 756 0

Natalie Hanekom, a bioengineering student shares her passion for science and hopes to inspire more women in the field.   Pretoria, South Africa (31 March 2024) – Meet Natalie Hanekom…

Professor Zodwa Dlamini, Team SAMBAI Secure $25M to Tackle Cancer Inequities

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyMarch 28, 2024March 28, 2024 1,256 0

Professor Zodwa Dlamini of the University of Pretoria is joining Team SAMBAI to research global cancer inequities, thanks to a major grant.   South Africa (28 March 2024) – A…

Pikkewyntjie Crèche in Kimberley Enjoys a Facility Upgrade!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMarch 27, 2024March 27, 2024 548 0

Pikkewyntjie Crèche has enjoyed an extra special start to the school year, more so than usual, thanks to an upgrade project that has kitted the Crèche out with new and…

Eight Gauteng Schools Win Environmental Awards for Eco-Efforts

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 27, 2024 1,151 0

WESSA awarded eight schools for their efforts in environmental sustainability through careful waste management and educational programmes.   Gauteng, South Africa (27 March 2024) – The Wildlife and Environmental Society…